…to the opposite side Distended jugular veins Management Decompression using a venous cannula Can be executed in a pre hospital setting. A large venous cannula…

…Therefore, in the presence of a tamponade, chest compressions have limited efficacy. Furthermore, administering large tidal volumes might inadvertently elevate intrathoracic pressures, additionally compromising venous…

…Indications Unexplained cytopenia in one or more cell lines. Suspected acute leukaemia, myelodysplastic syndrome or myeloproliferative neoplasm. Work up and staging of lymphoma and myeloma…

…reduces friction between the ventricles and surrounding structures of the mediastinum. Friction is reduced because the fluid in the pericardial sac (pericardial fluid) reduces friction…